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Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

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Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

  • 192 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 19,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

  • 191 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 18,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.7-inch OLED screen, 5,000 mAh battery and IP54 rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is the better buy: it has a brighter screen for outdoor use and steadier photos and video (OIS).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
192 g
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
191 g

Performance

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor

Processor

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

GPU

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Mali-G68 MP2
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Mali-G57 MC2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • Brighter display: up to 1,100 nits (vs 800).

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

  • 6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 processor.
  • Up to 8 GB RAM.
  • 128 GB storage.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera
PerformanceExynos 1330 processorMediatek Dimensity 6300 processor
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging25 W wired charging
Weight192 g191 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy M17Galaxy F16
Announced2025, October 102025, March 11
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, October 13Available. Released 2025, March 13
Model numbersM-M176B, M-M176B/DSSM-E166P, SM-E166P/DS
SAR0.64 W/kg (head)1.08 W/kg (head)
SAR EU—0.99 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)191 g (6.74 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus—
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
ProcessorExynos 1330 (5 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub61, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsMoonlight Silver, Sapphire BlackBling Black, Vibing Blue, Glam Green

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
  • Both are rated IP54.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is the better buy for almost everyone, with a brighter screen for outdoor use and steadier photos and video.

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